Knitted Anti-Stress Heart

The knitted anti-stress heart is not just a tactile delight but a charming way to ease tension and promote relaxation. When you hold this soft heart in your hands, its plush texture and gentle squishiness provide a comforting sensation that melts away stress. Whether you give it a little squeeze during a busy day or use it as a mini companion during relaxation exercises, this whimsical creation is sure to bring a smile to your face. Just imagine feeling the cozy embrace of the knitted fibers and letting go of the worries of the day. The knitted anti-stress heart is not just a sweet accessory but a heartwarming reminder to take a moment for yourself and spread some love to your well-being.

Abbreviations:

CO - cast on

k - knit

p - purl

k2tog - knit two sts together

st st - stockinette stitch

m1 - make one

You need:

-3mm straight needles (UK 11/US 2½)

-yarn in pink or red

-stitch holder or spare needle

Pattern:

CO 6 sts, using pink yarn

Row 1: p

Row 2: (k1, m1) x 6 (12 sts)

Row 3: p

Row 4: [(k2, m1) x 2, (k1, m1, k1)]x2 (18 sts)

Row 5: p

Row 6: [k3, m1, (k1, m1, k2) x2] x2 (24 sts)

Row 7: p

Row 8:[k4, m1) x2, k1, m1, k3] x2 (30 sts)

Row 9: p

Row 10: [k5, m1, (k5, m1) x2]x2 (36 sts)

Row 11: p

Row 12: [(k6, m1) x2, k6, m1] x2 (42 sts)

Row 13: p

Row 14:[k7, m1, (k7, m1) x2] x2 (48 sts)

Row 15: p

Row 17: [(k8, m1) x2, k8, m1] x2 (54 sts)

Rows 18-20: st st, start with p (3 rows)

Row 21: k27, CO 9 sts (36 sts)

Now we’ll work only on this 36 sts, you can put the rest 27 on stitch holder or spare needle.

Row 22-24: st st, start with p (3 rows)

Row 25: (k2tog, k7) x4 (32 sts)

Row 26: p

Row 27: (k4, k2tog, k2) x4 (28 sts)

Row 28: p

Row 29: (k2tog, k5) x4 (24 sts)

Row 30: p

Row 31: (k3, k2tog, k1) x4 (20 sts)

Row 32: p

Row 33: (k2tog, k3) x4 (16 sts)

Row 34: p

Row 35: (k2, k2tog) x4 (12 sts)

Row 36: p

Cut the yarn, leave a long end. Thread through sts.

Reattach the yarn to the rest 27 sts.

Next: k27, CO 9 sts (36 sts)

Continue from Row 22 to Row 36.

Close with mattress stitch and fill firmly. Make the eyes and mouth using fabric paints or embroider them with yarn.